Notice2025-22980
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
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Published
December 16, 2025
Issuing agencies
Defense Department
Abstract
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) announces a proposed public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 239 (Tuesday, December 16, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Page 58234]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-22980]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Docket ID: DOD-2025-OS-0804]
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
AGENCY: Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and
Security (OUSD(I&S)), Department of Defense (DoD).
ACTION: 60-Day information collection notice.
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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) announces a
proposed public information collection and seeks public comment on the
provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of
the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall
have practical utility; the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the
burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the
quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on
respondents, including through the use of automated collection
techniques or other forms of information technology.
DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by February
17, 2026.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number and
title, by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
Mail: Department of Defense, Department of Defense, Privacy, Civil
Liberties, and Transparency Directorate, Office of the Director of
Administration & Management, 4800 Mark Center Drive, Mailbox #24, Suite
05F16, Alexandria, VA 22350-1700.
Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency
name, docket number and title for this Federal Register document. The
general policy for comments and other submissions from members of the
public is to make these submissions available for public viewing on the
internet at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a> as they are received without
change, including any personal identifiers or contact information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request more information on this
proposed information collection or to obtain a copy of the proposal and
associated collection instruments, please write to Defense
Counterintelligence and Security Agency, Stepheny Fanning, Quantico, VA
22134, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e4b79081948c818a9dcaa8caa2858a8a8d8a83ca878d92a489858d88ca898d88"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b2e1c6d7c2dad7dccb9cfe9cf4d3dcdcdbdcd59cd1dbc4f2dfd3dbde9cdfdbde">[email protected]</span></a> or 571-572-2456.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: FOCI Outside Director/Proxy
Holder Nominee and Nominating Official Questionnaires; OMB Control
Number 0705-0005.
Needs and Uses: The Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI)
Outside Director/Proxy Holder Nominee and Nominating Official
Questionnaires are essential for DCSA to effectively oversee companies
operating under FOCI while performing United States Government
contracts. This information allows DCSA to assess the qualifications
and suitability of Outside Director/Proxy Holder(s) (OD/PH) nominees,
ensuring they can mitigate foreign influence and protect sensitive
government information. Data from nominating officials provides insight
into the rationale behind the nomination, enabling DCSA to make
informed decisions regarding OD/PH approvals and safeguard national
security interests.
Affected Public: Individuals or households; Business or other for-
profit.
Annual Burden Hours: 192.
Number of Respondents: 256.
Responses per Respondent: 1.
Annual Responses: 256.
Average Burden per Response: 45 minutes.
Frequency: On occasion.
Dated: December 12, 2025.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2025-22980 Filed 12-15-25; 8:45 am]
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